VMware NSX-T Data Center for Operators — Question 2

A cloud administrator is managing a VMware Cloud on AWS environment connected to an on-premises data center using IPSec VPN connection. The administrator is informed of performance issues with applications replicating data between VMware Cloud and the on-premises data center. The total bandwidth used by this replication is 3.8 Gbps.
What should the administrator do to improve application performance?

Answer options

• A. Deploy VMware HCX.
• B. Deploy AWS Direct Connect.
• C. Deploy a layer 2 VPN connection.
• D. Contact VMware support to request more bandwidth for IPSec VPN connection.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The best option is B, deploying AWS Direct Connect, as it provides a dedicated network connection that significantly improves performance and reduces latency compared to an IPSec VPN. Option A, VMware HCX, is useful for workload migration but does not directly address bandwidth limitations. Option C, a layer 2 VPN connection, may not provide the necessary enhancements needed for this scenario. Option D, contacting VMware support, is unlikely to yield a solution since bandwidth for IPSec VPN connections is typically fixed.